ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme (Online)
Online & In Person OnlineIn line with the pledge of the ICC International Court of Arbitration to ensure access to justice and the rule of law globally, the International Chamber of Commerce has been working to make education on arbitration and amicable dispute resolution (ADR) more accessible for future generations of lawyers across the world. As the global leader in dispute resolution, we have been working with universities from diverse regions and countries to support them in teaching arbitration and ADR, creating knowledge accessibility for all.
ICC Dispute Resolution Services is excited to announce its third edition ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme, scheduled to take place online from 26 to 29 May 2026, as alternative to the in-person programme for the universities who cannot travel to Paris.
This programme is specifically designed for university students and features a series of online modules offered in four 2-hour sessions. Participants will explore the arbitration process in depth, covering topics from the constitution of the arbitral tribunal to arbitral awards. Additionally, the programme will introduce students to the ICC International Court of Arbitration and its activities, as well as give insights into our ADR methods.
Students from selected universities will have the unique opportunity to learn about arbitral and ADR proceedings from experienced ICC staff members. They will also engage in practical exercises and case scenarios, providing valuable hands-on training to all programme participants.
Applications for universities are open until 9 March 2026. This programme is designed for universities, and we will only accept applications coming from the university professors and university administration. Applications from students and incomplete applications will be discarded. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by 27 March 2026.
ICC is looking forward to hosting university students at our headquarters for this valuable educational experience.
| Venue | ICC Headquarters 33-43 Avenue du President Wilson 75116 Paris, France |
| Contact | Clément Radosch, Project Coordinator |
| Disclaimers |
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Should you have any questions regarding these requirements, please feel free to contact us. |
| Event registration fees | This event is offered free of charge and does not involve any transfer of economic resources. |
| Certificates | We inform you that no certificate will be issued for this event. |
Online Programme
All times are indicated in Paris Time Zone
Day 1: 26 May 2026
| Introduction | |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Welcome address and introduction Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
| 9:40 – 10:15 | Introduction to ICC International Court of Arbitration, its Secretariat and ICC Rules of Arbitration Liyuan Feng, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 1 – Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal | |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Presentation: Constitution of the arbitral tribunals under ICC Rules of Arbitration. Confirmation and appointment, objections to confirmation, challenge and replacement of arbitrators Daniela-Olivia Ghicajanu, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 11:00 – 11:40 | Practical exercises Daniela-Olivia Ghicajanu, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Introduction | |
| 14:30 – 14:40 | Welcome address and introduction Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
| 14:40 – 15:15 | Introduction to ICC International Court of Arbitration, its Secretariat and ICC Rules of Arbitration Gwenllian Kern-Allely, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 1 – Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal | |
| 15:15 – 16:00 | Presentation: Constitution of the arbitral tribunals under ICC Rules of Arbitration. Confirmation and appointment, objections to confirmation, challenge and replacement of arbitrators Andrea Batarce, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 16:00 – 16:40 | Practical exercises Andrea Batarce, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Day 2: 27 May 2026
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 09:30 – 10:20 | Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator proceedings and Practical experience Gulirano Abdullajonova, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 3 – Complex Arbitrations: prima facie jurisdiction, multiple parties, multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation | |
| 10:20 – 11:00 | Presentation: The Court’s practice in respect of Articles 6 to 10 of the ICC Rules of Arbitration Constitution of the arbitral tribunal and the issue of costs in multiparty arbitrations Daniela-Olivia Ghicajanu, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 11:00 - 11:40 | Practical exercises Daniela-Olivia Ghicajanu, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 14:30 – 15:20 | Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator proceedings and Practical experience Gwenllian Kern-Allely, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 3 – Complex Arbitrations: prima facie jurisdiction, multiple parties, multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation | |
| 15:20 – 16:00 | Presentation: The Court’s practice in respect of Articles 6 to 10 of the ICC Rules of Arbitration Constitution of the arbitral tribunal and the issue of costs in multiparty arbitrations Gwenllian Kern-Allely, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 16:00 – 16:40 | Practical exercises Gwenllian Kern-Allely, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Day 3: 28 May 2026
| Module 4 - Arbitral Awards | |
| 09:30 – 10:20 | Presentation: ICC awards and ICC’s unique scrutiny process/ Fixing of costs and their allocation Winnie Wat, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 10:20 – 11:00 | Practical exercises Winnie Wat, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 5 – Expedited Arbitration Procedures | |
| 11:00 – 11:40 | Presentation: Expedited Procedures and Practical experience Instructions for students: Discuss and propose a procedural timetable for a case under EPP Arpan Banerjee, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 4 - Arbitral Awards | |
| 14:30 – 15:20 | Presentation: ICC awards and ICC’s unique scrutiny process/ Fixing of costs and their allocation Yvonne Mak, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 15:20 – 16:00 | Practical exercises Yvonne Mak, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 5 – Expedited Arbitration Procedures | |
| 16:00 – 16:40 | Presentation: Expedited Procedures and Practical experience Instructions for students: Discuss and propose a procedural timetable for a case under EPP Diego Alexandre-Garcia, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Day 4: 29 May 2026
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services Chahinez Ouali, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration Chahinez Ouali, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR |
| Closing | |
| 11:30 - 11:40 | Closing Remarks |
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services Chahinez Ouali, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration Chahinez Ouali, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR |
| Closing | |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | Closing Remarks Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
| 30 January 2026 | Opening of applications |
| 9 March 2026 | Closing of applications |
| 27 March 2026 | Outcome of applications |
| 10 April 2026 | Selected Universities to confirm participation |
| 30 April 2026 | Individual registration of participants from selected universities |
| 30 April 2026 | Communication of ICC speakers' names |
| From 26 to 29 May 2026 | Online Programme |
More information will be shared in due course.
